Speculation swirls on S Collins' future with Giants

Landon Collins, a three-time Pro Bowl safety, might soon be moving on from the New York Giants, according to a report Wednesday from ESPN. Or not, according to other reports. Reporter Josina Anderson wrote on Twitter that, "I'm told that Giants S Landon Collins cleaned out his locker today at the team facility and said his goodbyes to teammates, coaches and trainers. It doesn't seem like Collins expects to be a Giant for much longer, per sources." When the New York Post refuted that Collins' locker had been cleaned out, Collins re-tweeted that post while adding, "The stuff in that locker that I have left I do not need" followed by a "100" symbol. Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network chimed in, writing that Collins took "personal items" from his locker. According to Garafolo, "He doesn't expect to be at the facility for a while. Why? The franchise tag he publicly said he doesn't want. But the smart money remains on Collins with NYG this year." Collins, a four-year pro, can become an unrestricted free agent when the new NFL year begins March 13. The Giants have until March 5 to use the franchise tag on him. Anderson reported Tuesday that sources said the Giants had not been "in active negotiations on a contract extension." Collins, 25, ended last season on injured reserve because of torn labrum in his left shoulder. He still led the team with 96 tackles, despite missing the final four games. Collins has led the Giants in tackles in each of his four seasons after being selected in the second round (33rd overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Alabama. Collins has 428 tackles and eight interceptions in 59 games, all starts. --Field Level Media